Eleven Sports, which broadcasts Serie A in the UK and Ireland, has backed down in the fight over showing games on Saturday afternoons.
There is a rule in England and Scotland that Saturday matches cannot be shown on television between 14.45 and 17.15, to encourage people to attend matches at the traditional 15.00 kick-off time.
Eleven recently broadcast two La Liga matches inside that time slot and planned to do the same for Serie A, but has now backed down.
Eleven Sports, which broadcasts Serie A in the UK and Ireland, has backed down in the fight over showing games on Saturday afternoons.
There is a rule in England and Scotland that Saturday matches cannot be shown on television between 14.45 and 17.15, to encourage people to attend matches at the traditional 15.00 kick-off time.
Eleven recently broadcast two La Liga matches inside that time slot and planned to do the same for Serie A, but has now backed down.
“Out of respect for the wishes of our partners, we will for the time being no longer show matches during the Saturday afternoon blackout period,” a statement announced.
“Fans in the UK should have the freedom and the choice to watch these games legally through the official rights holder, as they do all over the world.
“Regrettably, intense pressure from stakeholders within the football establishment means that football fans across the country do not have this option.
“We maintain our strong view that the rule is unfit for the modern, digital era – particularly for overseas games which we hold the rights to.
“With the best interests of football fans at heart, we are currently considering all legal and regulatory options, including the referral of the case to the appropriate authorities.”